{"id":23764,"date":"2021-03-01T01:10:25","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T05:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=23764"},"modified":"2021-02-28T22:49:35","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T02:49:35","slug":"book-review-in-focus-auras-your-personal-guide-by-joylina-goodings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2021\/03\/01\/book-review-in-focus-auras-your-personal-guide-by-joylina-goodings\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review &#8211; In Focus: Auras Your Personal Guide by Joylina Goodings"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>Book Review<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>In Focus Auras<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>Your Personal Guide<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>by Joylina Goodings<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>Publisher: Wellfleet Press<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>144 Pages<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>Publication Date: <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>1\/12\/21<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23765\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/In-Focus-Auras.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/In-Focus-Auras.png 260w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/In-Focus-Auras-188x300.png 188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">From the Publisher&#8230;.<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i><b>&#8230;References to the aura can be traced back not only to the glowing halos of spiritual energy used by artists portraying Jesus and the saints, but also to even earlier religious traditions. Energy as the basis of life was a major part of ancient Egyptian religion and art, and similar beliefs were held by ancient Greeks as well as people throughout the Asian continent.<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i><b>In Focus: Auras Your Personal Guide <\/b><\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">by Joylina Goodings is part of the 11-book <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i>In Focus<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> Series exploring a variety of esoteric subjects. This is a hardcover book and as with each of the In Focus books includes an 18&#215;24 wall chart that outlines each of the auric levels and specific attributes for quick reference. I\u2019ve had the privilege of reviewing two (2) of the books in this series and find them to be very informative in a small and readable package. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The book is composed into twelve (12) chapters and by the time the reader has reached the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">, there is enough information to ruminate on and actively employ as the journey into auras begins. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Introduction: What is an Aura? <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">makes approach into the esoteric semantic of \u201cauras\u201d using a scientific and established path of energy and the limitlessness and all pervasive nature of energy..<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i><b>&#8230;Everything in the universe is made up of energy, and that energy emits<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i><b>an energy field around it&#8230;. Auras surround all things and interact with all things. A human aura is made up of electromagnetic particles that radiate from the body. It holds all the positive and negative information from our past, our present, and our near future. It\u2019s our life-force energy, and from this energy, a sensitive person can pick up on everything about us-physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually\u2014because our auras reflect our ever-changing moods as well as our physical, emotional, and spiritual health.<\/b><\/i><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: large;\">(Introduction)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The author states her intention of providing a focus within the book which emphasizes learning more about your personal auric field and the ways in which you may engage and interact with others surrounding you as their energetic fields interact with your own. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Rather than diving directly into the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i>\u201chow to\u201d,<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> the author has chosen in <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Chapter 1: The History of Auras <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">to provide the reader with a background and historical perspective of how some of the earliest religions and civilizations recognized the ephemera surrounding all living things. Given the presumptions of many around discussion of auras, chakras, and other subtle anatomy and questions as to their validity beyond an overly active imagination, I think this chapter serves well in further establishing the actuality and verity of auras. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Chapters 2: Auras and Their Layers<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Chapter 3: Auras Relating to the Chakras<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> build incrementally one upon the other taking the reader through each of the auric fields and its relationship to our chakras and other aspects of our energetic anatomy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Having laid the appropriate foundations and knowledge base, the subsequent chapters of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i><b>In Focus: Auras Your Personal Guide<\/b><\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> move the reader into the practice of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Sensing Auras (Chapter 5<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">), preceded by discussion of the impact of our sensorial tools, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Chapter 4: Auras and Our Senses<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">, in awakening the abilities to actively interact with the auras. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Chapter 6: Auras<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Chapter 7: Aura Reading<\/b><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Chapters 8 through 12<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> provide the reader with the tools to begin the process of having awareness of the auric field and where and when healing, adjustment or other intervention may be necessary to maintain energetic health. I particularly enjoyed <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Chapter 11: Healing Each Layer of the Aura<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">There is a lovely <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i>Guided Visualization To A Crystal Healing Pool<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> at the end of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Chapter 12: Healing the Aura As A Whole<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">. I found this to be a fitting conclusion and reminder of the power we hold when we claim agency over our personal energetic health and the corresponding energetic anatomy that supports this. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><u><b>Would I Recommend:<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i><b>In Focus: Auras Your Personal Guide<\/b><\/i><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: large;\">by Joylina Goodings is a very supportive read for any who wish to know more about themselves beyond the physical. The book is written in easy to understand language, with just enough science to support the case for the reality of auras and energetic anatomy regardless of personal bias against the esoteric and realms of the ephemeral. Between the covers of this title there is a perspective, exercises and rationale for anyone and I am sure that many will find that their preconceived notions about auras will be expanded upon and seen in a different light (no pun intended). <\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\">There are exercises, correspondences and recommendations aplenty in this book and the gentle guidance of Ms. Goodings takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><u><b>About <\/b><\/u><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><u><b>Author <\/b><\/u><\/span><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><u><b>Joylina Goodings:<\/b><\/u><\/span><u><b> <\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i><b>Joylina Goodings\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">is an inspirational speaker, life coach, counselor, angel expert, psychic clairvoyant, healer, teacher, and author.\u00a0She became a Reiki Master Teacher in 1997 and gave up her career in professional services marketing in 2000 to use her life coaching and counseling skills to help people with their personal and spiritual development to live happy, healthy, and rewarding lives through readings, life\/soul coaching, teaching, and healing. Joylina taught at the College of Psychic Studies in London and travels widely to many spiritual energy spots around the world to lead spiritual holidays, workshops, and retreats.\u00a0Joylina was also President of the British Astrological and Psychic Society and was responsible for creating and updating many of their courses as well as assessing new members. She is now a consultant member of MBS Professionals Ltd. She believes avidly in maintaining high ethical standards and integrity within her chosen field of personal and spiritual development and all things Mind, Body, Spirit.\u00a0Joylina is the author of three books including the acclaimed\u00a0Your Angel Journey: A Guide to Releasing Your Inner Angel. She has two more in the process of being published by Zambezi Publishing, with one on how to develop psychic ability,\u00a0 and the other on tarot.\u00a0Currently, Joylina focuses her energy on writing whilst caring for her parents and grandchildren, as well as developing her online training courses. She lives in the southwest of England and enjoys walking her dogs along the beautiful Jurassic Coast where she has made her home.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><u><b>About the Series:<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i><b>In Focus<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><b> <\/b><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">series<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">applies a modern approach to teaching the classic body, mind, and spirit subjects. Authored by experts in their respective fields, these beginner&#8217;s guides feature smartly designed visual material that clearly illustrates key topics within each subject. As a bonus, each book includes reference cards or a poster, held in an envelope inside the back cover, that give you a quick, go-to guide containing the most important information on the subject.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23765\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/In-Focus-Auras.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"125\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/In-Focus-Auras.png 260w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/In-Focus-Auras-188x300.png 188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1577152247\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1577152247&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=paganpages-20&amp;linkId=35bb0d1b2bfc4565c44478b08038a2dd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In Focus Auras: Your Personal Guide on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>***<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>About the author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20762\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Robin-Fenelly.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"173\" height=\"162\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i><b>Robin Fennelly\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">is an Elder within\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sacredwheel.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">\u00a0and serves as High Priestess of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oakandwillow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">C<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covenofthemysticpath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">oven of the Mystic Path<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">, the 12th Coven\u00a0within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition. She teaches\u00a0and facilitates\u00a0classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that\u00a0serves as foundation for membership within\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covenofthemysticpath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Coven of the Mystic Path<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and the Western Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice.\u00a0 A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge\u00a0base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following a practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to\u00a0Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her\u00a01st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th (Elder) degrees within the Assembly Tradition and has served as High Priestess of two ASW covens since Samhain of 2001 and the Winter Solstice of 2015.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><br \/>\nAs a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies\u00a0she uses Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25\u00a0years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Robin\u2019s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally.\u00a0 She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented.\u00a0 She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival. Her most recent projects include a channel on youtube: <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCI08DQcpZUH4d26Ht4Afzog\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>A Journey to the Inner Chamber<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>. <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">She also shares audio pathworkings and ritual on her bandcamp site: <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/teachingsonthepathwithrobin.bandcamp.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Teachings on the Path with Robin.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><u> <\/u><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Robin is the owner of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i>Holistic Embrace\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance\u00a0and other related offerings.\u00a0 She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 40+- year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Robin\u2019s Website<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">www.robinfennelly.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covenofthemysticpath.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">www.covenofthemysticpath.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Her books can be found on Amazon or purchased directly through her website:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>For more info<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Inner Chamber, Vol. 1 It\u2019s Written in the Stars-Astrology<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Inner Chamber, Vol. 2 Poetry of the Spheres-Qabalah<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Inner Chamber, Vol. 3 Awakening the Paths-Qabalah<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Light of SELF: Consciousness, Spiritual Practice and Learning to Breathe<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Magickal Verse: A Collection of Poetry and Prose<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">A Year of Gaia: The Eternal Cord<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Elemental Year: Aligning the Elements of SELF<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Temple of the Sun and Moon: Luminous Devotions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Sleeping with the Goddess: Nights of Devotion<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">A Weekly Reflection: Musings for the Year<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Magickal Pen: A Collection of Esoteric Writings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Enchanted Gate: Musings on the Magick of the Natural World<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Temple of the Sun: An Astrological Solar Year<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Writings in the Shadow: An Exploration of the Shadow Nature<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Book Review In Focus Auras Your Personal Guide by Joylina Goodings Publisher: Wellfleet Press 144 Pages Publication Date: 1\/12\/21 &nbsp; &nbsp; From the Publisher&#8230;. &#8230;References to the aura can be traced back not only to the glowing halos of spiritual energy used by artists portraying Jesus and the saints, but also to even earlier religious traditions. Energy as the basis of life was a major part of ancient Egyptian religion and art, and similar beliefs were held by ancient Greeks as well as people throughout the Asian continent. &nbsp; In Focus: Auras Your Personal Guide by Joylina Goodings is part of the 11-book In Focus Series exploring a variety of esoteric subjects. This is a hardcover book and as with each of the In Focus books includes an 18&#215;24 wall chart that outlines each of the auric levels and specific attributes for quick reference. I\u2019ve had the privilege of reviewing two (2) of the books in this series and find them to be very informative in a small and readable package. The book is composed into twelve (12) chapters and by the time the reader has reached the Conclusion, there is enough information to ruminate on and actively employ as the journey into auras begins. The Introduction: What is an Aura? makes approach into the esoteric semantic of \u201cauras\u201d using a scientific and established path of energy and the limitlessness and all pervasive nature of energy.. &#8230;Everything in the universe is made up of energy, and that energy emits an energy field around it&#8230;. Auras surround all things and interact with all things. A human aura is made up of electromagnetic particles that radiate from the body. It holds all the positive and negative information from our past, our present, and our near future. It\u2019s our life-force energy, and from this energy, a sensitive person can pick up on everything about us-physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually\u2014because our auras reflect our ever-changing moods as well as our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. (Introduction) &nbsp; The author states her intention of providing a focus within the book which emphasizes learning more about your personal auric field and the ways in which you may engage and interact with others surrounding you as their energetic fields interact with your own. Rather than diving directly into the \u201chow to\u201d, the author has chosen in Chapter 1: The History of Auras to provide the reader with a background and historical perspective of how some of the earliest religions and civilizations recognized the ephemera surrounding all living things. Given the presumptions of many around discussion of auras, chakras, and other subtle anatomy and questions as to their validity beyond an overly active imagination, I think this chapter serves well in further establishing the actuality and verity of auras. Chapters 2: Auras and Their Layers and Chapter 3: Auras Relating to the Chakras build incrementally one upon the other taking the reader through each of the auric fields and its relationship to our chakras and other aspects of our energetic anatomy. Having laid the appropriate foundations and knowledge base, the subsequent chapters of In Focus: Auras Your Personal Guide move the reader into the practice of Sensing Auras (Chapter 5), preceded by discussion of the impact of our sensorial tools, Chapter 4: Auras and Our Senses, in awakening the abilities to actively interact with the auras. Chapter 6: Auras and Chapter 7: Aura Reading Chapters 8 through 12 provide the reader with the tools to begin the process of having awareness of the auric field and where and when healing, adjustment or other intervention may be necessary to maintain energetic health. I particularly enjoyed Chapter 11: Healing Each Layer of the Aura. There is a lovely Guided Visualization To A Crystal Healing Pool at the end of Chapter 12: Healing the Aura As A Whole. I found this to be a fitting conclusion and reminder of the power we hold when we claim agency over our personal energetic health and the corresponding energetic anatomy that supports this. Would I Recommend: In Focus: Auras Your Personal Guide by Joylina Goodings is a very supportive read for any who wish to know more about themselves beyond the physical. The book is written in easy to understand language, with just enough science to support the case for the reality of auras and energetic anatomy regardless of personal bias against the esoteric and realms of the ephemeral. Between the covers of this title there is a perspective, exercises and rationale for anyone and I am sure that many will find that their preconceived notions about auras will be expanded upon and seen in a different light (no pun intended). There are exercises, correspondences and recommendations aplenty in this book and the gentle guidance of Ms. Goodings takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery. About Author Joylina Goodings: Joylina Goodings\u00a0is an inspirational speaker, life coach, counselor, angel expert, psychic clairvoyant, healer, teacher, and author.\u00a0She became a Reiki Master Teacher in 1997 and gave up her career in professional services marketing in 2000 to use her life coaching and counseling skills to help people with their personal and spiritual development to live happy, healthy, and rewarding lives through readings, life\/soul coaching, teaching, and healing. Joylina taught at the College of Psychic Studies in London and travels widely to many spiritual energy spots around the world to lead spiritual holidays, workshops, and retreats.\u00a0Joylina was also President of the British Astrological and Psychic Society and was responsible for creating and updating many of their courses as well as assessing new members. She is now a consultant member of MBS Professionals Ltd. She believes avidly in maintaining high ethical standards and integrity within her chosen field of personal and spiritual development and all things Mind, Body, Spirit.\u00a0Joylina is the author of three books including the acclaimed\u00a0Your Angel Journey: A Guide to Releasing Your Inner Angel. She has two more in the process of being published by Zambezi Publishing, with one on how to develop psychic ability,\u00a0 and the other on tarot.\u00a0Currently, Joylina focuses her energy on writing whilst caring for her parents and grandchildren, as well as developing her online training courses. She lives in the southwest of England and enjoys walking her dogs along the beautiful Jurassic Coast where she has made her home. About the Series: The\u00a0In Focus series\u00a0applies a modern approach to teaching the classic body, mind, and spirit subjects. Authored by experts in their respective fields, these beginner&#8217;s guides feature smartly designed visual material that clearly illustrates key topics within each subject. As a bonus, each book includes reference cards or a poster, held in an envelope inside the back cover, that give you a quick, go-to guide containing the most important information on the subject. In Focus Auras: Your Personal Guide on Amazon *** About the author: Robin Fennelly\u00a0is an Elder within\u00a0The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition\u00a0and serves as High Priestess of\u00a0Coven of the Mystic Path, the 12th Coven\u00a0within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition. She teaches\u00a0and facilitates\u00a0classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that\u00a0serves as foundation for membership within\u00a0Coven of the Mystic Path.\u00a0\u00a0 Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and the Western Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice.\u00a0 A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge\u00a0base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers. Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following a practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to\u00a0Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her\u00a01st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th (Elder) degrees within the Assembly Tradition and has served as High Priestess of two ASW covens since Samhain of 2001 and the Winter Solstice of 2015. As a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies\u00a0she uses Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25\u00a0years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work. Robin\u2019s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally.\u00a0 She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented.\u00a0 She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival. Her most recent projects include a channel on youtube: A Journey to the Inner Chamber. She also shares audio pathworkings and ritual on her bandcamp site: Teachings on the Path with Robin. Robin is the owner of\u00a0Holistic Embrace\u00a0providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance\u00a0and other related offerings.\u00a0 She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 40+- year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education. Robin\u2019s Website:\u00a0www.robinfennelly.com Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW:\u00a0www.covenofthemysticpath.org Her books can be found on Amazon or purchased directly through her website: For more info:\u00a0http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html The Inner Chamber, Vol. 1 It\u2019s Written in the Stars-Astrology The Inner Chamber, Vol. 2 Poetry of the Spheres-Qabalah The Inner Chamber, Vol. 3 Awakening the Paths-Qabalah The Light of SELF: Consciousness, Spiritual Practice and Learning to Breathe Magickal Verse: A Collection of Poetry and Prose A Year of Gaia: The Eternal Cord The Elemental Year: Aligning the Elements of SELF Temple of the Sun and Moon: Luminous Devotions Sleeping with the Goddess: Nights of Devotion A Weekly Reflection: Musings for the Year The Magickal Pen: A Collection of Esoteric Writings The Enchanted Gate: Musings on the Magick of the Natural World The Temple of the Sun: An Astrological Solar Year Writings in the Shadow: An Exploration of the Shadow Nature<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10005],"tags":[10346,10095,12811,12812,10075],"class_list":["post-23764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews","tag-author","tag-book","tag-in-focus-auras-your-personal-guide","tag-joylina-goodings","tag-review"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23764","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/208"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23764"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23764\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23817,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23764\/revisions\/23817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23764"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23764"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23764"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}